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Voelkering Family History

Voelkering Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Moellering, Elfering, Voelker, Woltering, Loegering, Chickering

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Where is the Voelkering family from?

You can see how Voelkering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voelkering family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voelkering families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Voelkering family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Voelkering's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Voelkering families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Voelkering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voelkering census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Voelkering. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Voelkering. For the veterans among your Voelkering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voelkering lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Voelkering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Voelkering in 1964 was 57, and 57 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voelkering ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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